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A Violin Bow by Donald Cohen Tiger-striped pernambuco with a silver mounted ebony frog 60.0 grams 74.0 centimeters   One of the prettiest that I have made, this bow marks the beginnings of a new style in my work. By making a few changes to my design method I am better able to unite the visual elements. Though it is reminiscent of the works of Étienne Pajeot it is not a copy at all, it is my own creation one which I am continuing to evolve. This bow has feminine characteristics with its warm colors, gentle curvatures and soft angularity. It produces a varied and delicate sound pallet. It is of moderate stiffness and not lacking anywhere. ON HOLD   # C-15

A Viola Bow by Donald Cohen Pernambuco with a silver tip, silver mounted Desert Ironwood frog and button, with a black mother-of-pearl slide   70.6 grams    –   74.0 centimeters Desert Ironwood (Olneya tesota) is an extraordinarily dense hardwood native to the deserts of the American Southwest. Its warm, richly figured appearance and outstanding wear resistance make it an ideal material for bow components. It shares the same density as ebony, but slightly fiberous in nature yielding a different surface texture. It is similar in beauty to the mottled appearance of tortoiseshell. This is my first use of this wood, with more to come! SOLD  # C -26

A Cello Bow by Donald Cohen Silver mounted with an ebony frog   80.7 grams 71.5 centimeters   ". . .  I dare say [this bow] is as close to a perfect bow as I have ever tried. The balance in hand is exceptional. It has a large vocabulary for articulation and different rates of springing bow. The tone is bright, focused, open, and ebullient and makes my cello sing even more than before. The camber feels just right as well as stiffness/flexibility. Although of lesser importance to me as a player, it's beautiful, precise, straight . . . "   Mike Mermagen Concert Artist, Artist -faculty at the Aspen Music Festival and School SOLD  # D-15

A Violin Bow by Donald Cohen Silver mounted mountain mahogany frog with black mother-of-pearl inlays, silver tip   60.3 grams 73.9 centimeters   This bow incorporates the use of simple designs and non CITES materials that are fully functional and beautiful.                                                                                        SOLD  # B-17

An Engagement Violin Bow - She said "YES!" 14 K gold mounted ebony frog with snail shell inlays and a mottled pernambuco stick with a gold tip 60.2. grams 74.0 centimeters   Gifted to my sweetheart on the occasion of our engagement. Harriet and I were married in June, 2021. # A-21